About the role
We are seeking a First Team Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist for our Women's team, to assist in the provision of medical support services, delivering high-quality rehabilitation across the injury pathway, from initial presentation through to return to play, with a strong emphasis on pitch based, football specific conditioning and reintegration, supporting elite female footballers within a performance environment.
What you will be doing:
* Work in conjunction with the Physiotherapy & Medical Team for the programming and delivery for acute / mid / end stages of rehabilitation to all First Team Injured players.
* Collaboratively assist the Physiotherapy & Medical Team in the assessment and screening of injury diagnosis of 1st Team Players.
* Effectively assist in the screening and testing protocols that objectively assess players physical capabilities within a criteria-based rehabilitation.
* To chaperone players to off-site locations as and when required. This may include, but not limited to specialist appointments, surgical procedures, alternative therapies, physical testing locations etc.
* Take part in CPD and attend in-house CPD training.
* Liaise with key stakeholders regarding player availability and progress.
* Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard on the WPS (Women’s Performance System).
* Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality.
* Any other duties that are reasonable and consistent with the nature of the job.
What we are looking for:
* BSc Degree Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation
* Registration with appropriate governing body (CSP / HCPC / STT, BASRat)
* The FA Level 5 Emergency First Aid in Football (ATMMiF)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours, including weekends
* FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
* Exposure to multidisciplinary team working
* Experience in WSL / WSL2 working in Elite Sport (desirable)
* Post-graduate qualification in Sports Rehabilitation / S&C (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes:
* Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
* Life Assurance Cover
* Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
* Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
* Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
* Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
* Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
* Will Writing Service for future planning
* Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
* Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
* Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
* Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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